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Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM)

Recognizing the disparity in wages paid to Latinas and the impact of that disparity on women, families, the economy, and the United States.

H.Con.Res. 123 · House resolution Labor and Employment

A Democratic resolution with 26 Democratic cosponsors · See all 26 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.

What this bill would do

This concurrent resolution recognizes the wage disparity paid to Latinas and how that gap impacts women, families, the economy, and the United States. It notes that October 8, 2026, is designated as Latina Equal Pay Day to observe the pay gap between Latinas and White, non-Hispanic men. The text points out that Latinas working full-time and year-round are paid 60 cents for every dollar paid to White, non-Hispanic men. It also highlights that Latinas lose over $1,311,200 in potential earnings over a 40-year career because of the wage gap. Finally, the resolution states that Congress recognizes this wage disparity and reaffirms its support for ensuring equal pay and closing the gender wage gap.

Yes· 3 of 9

  • Scored +6

    Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?

    The resolution specifically focuses on recognizing and addressing the wage disparity and economic challenges faced by Hispanic women (Latinas).

  • Scored +5

    Would women be better off under this?

    The resolution supports closing the gender wage gap and highlights pay equity and fair compensation for all women.

  • Scored +5

    Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?

    The resolution explicitly reaffirms congressional support for closing the gender wage gap and achieving pay equity for women.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.